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Well, here is the final result
for Mr. Finzzz regarding the failed Coker Classic tire.
First, my tire store talked to
Bruce at Coker, and after shipping the bad tire to their Fresno facility, they
agreed to replace it. It should be here Friday or Monday. The tire
store couldn't get Bruce at Coker to do anything with the other three
tires.
I talked to Ervin at Coker and,
when telling him how the one went bad almost all at once and I voiced concern
over the other three going at any time, especially on a long trip from Oregon to
Oklahoma, his reaction was that he was sure the other three tires would be fine
and would give me no problems. This after my local tire store assured me
if one went the others could also go "at any time." After my obvious
skepticism over his assurances, all I got from Ervin was yelled at. So
much for customer service.
Finally, a week and a half after
the tire went south, I got to speak with Eric. I was about to just give up
and use the replacement as a spare and buy 4 blackwalls. But Eric assured
me if I bought three new tires (at a total of $557) and shipped the three old
tires to them (at my cost) they would credit my credit card with the tread llfe
my old tires still had. My tire shop estimated that I still had 75% tread
life left (after only 5000 miles, makes me realize 20,000 miles ain't that great
for a set of tires), so I expect to get a substantial portion refunded.
Coker shipped my three new tires
today, but they probably won't get here before I leave for Tulsa (would've cost
me $150 MORE to get second day air shipping from Fresno). So Big O Tires
will thoroughly inspect my three remaining old tires. I'll probably keep
them on for this trip, and just drive the car less than I had planned (yes I'm
trailering it, but was going to dismount and drive a significant portion of the
trip). I'll have one brand new Coker Classic and three hangers-on.
The word about if you are
persistant enough they'll replace them only works on certain people there
though. Ervin was absolutely a jerk to me on the phone. If Eric
hadn't called, and been reasonable sounding, I would've just said forget
it.
I leave next week for Tulsa,
probably Wednesday, so see y'alll there!!
Mark
mjh
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 6:36 AM
Subject: RE: [FWDLK] Coker tires and
fwdlook archives and Tulsarama
Please let me know
what you hear about the tires. I?m going to be talking to Eric Hawkins
today about our discount and to order a few
myself.
-Dave
From: Forward
Look Mopar Discussion List [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mark J. Hash
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:30
AM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [FWDLK] Coker tires and fwdlook
archives and Tulsarama
I searched through
the FWDLK archives looking for the thread about Coker tires and premature
tread separation, but couldn't find it. I thought there would be a
keyword search feature in the archives rather than just a date and title
listing.
As others have
experienced, my Coker Classics just went through premature tread
separation. At least my right front did. My tires have only 5000
miles on them, but they are about 10 years old. I noticed when taking
Mr. Finzzz out for a drive for the first time in a couple of months the other
day. At any speed over say, 30 mph, there was bad shimmy. I didn't
know what was wrong, thought maybe the suspension had a problem, and only
weeks before leaving for
Tulsarama!
When I parked, had
the wheels cranked left. I looked at the tires and the right front was
bulging and pulsing! I thought an alien was about to hatch! Not
having a spare (smart, huh?), I limped the car 5 miles to town to Big O Tires,
my local shop. They've sold Cokers there a long time. They mounted
a free loaner tire to get me home, and called Coker. There's 75% of the
tread left on my tires, so Coker has agreed to inspect the bad one (Big O has
shipped it to California) and make me a deal on a new
set. I've yet to find out how good a deal. Up until now my Cokers
rode like a dream, now we'll see how well the company stands by them, even
though they are old tires.
On another note, I'm
fighting with the Tulsarama placement committe over the layout of the
Invitational Auto Show. When I get resolution on this, I'll let the
group know the details. It's quite interesting, and disturbing at the
same time, how they are treating at least my car. Short story, the
Buried Belvedere will be surrounded in a circle by 12 1957 cars. Don't
know what kind of 1957 cars, but my Fury is scheduled to be shuffled off to
the furthest coffin corner of the building away from the Belvedere. I'm
trying to get them to reconsider this.
I would be
interested in hearing from the other two forwardlookers who are displaying
their cars at the Invitational Auto Show, and where your cars are scheduled to
be parked. I deleted the email from Dave saying who you are, so I don't
know your names. If you look in your Exhibitor's Packet for
your entry number, you'll find your entry number in a box on the layout page
of the Convention Center. This is where your car is scheduled to be
parked. I am entry number 2-214.
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